A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6472161 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 44743276 epoch_slot_no: 74476 block_no: 6471984 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 61046 time: 2021-11-07 18:26:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f30b9e31fa7673a8c7ea20662f996131aa88a98f8744f966995bf7b60e463e2Block Operator
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